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The McLaren Hypercar Team reached a major program milestone on Monday, 4th May, as its FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar completed its first on-track run as part of a successful rollout test.
James Barclay, the boss of McLaren Hypercar, provided an update on the development of the challenger for the FIA World Endurance Championship.
The team achieved a significant milestone on May 4 when their Hypercar completed its first on-track run successfully.
At Autodromo Riccardo Paletti, Mikkel Jensen drove the brand new McLaren MCL-HY, marking a key moment in the team’s progress towards joining the WEC grid next season.
Project head Barclay disclosed details about the program’s current state of development at the 6H of Spa-Francorchamps.
McLaren United AS, the newly formed WEC team, plans to enter the championship in 2027 with a potential IMSA entry in 2028, aiming for a rigorous testing schedule across Europe and the Middle East.
Laurens Vanthoor, a significant addition to the program, has been announced as McLaren’s second driver, with Porsche’s support for his involvement in WEC and Le Mans.
